Chinese Medicine Times : Keeping You Informed

Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture(9783131417213)

ISBN: 9783131417213Publisher: ThiemeBinding: Paperback

by Hermann Hempen and Wortman

The Pocket Atlas of Acupuncture provides the reader with an overview of
the history of acupuncture in China and Europe. It describes the
underlying principles of Chinese medicine and how it differs from
Western medicine.
The main focus of this book is the presentation of
the 361 classic acupuncture points giving details of their locations,
the way they are classified, their actions and indications, as well as
the needling techniques to be used. On the pages facing the
descriptions, there are precise anatomical diagrams showing the paths
of the channels and the points located on them. This practice-oriented
atlas includes:

A concise history of Chinese medicine

An overview of acupuncture theory and practice

Accurate
illustrations and descriptions of the most important acupuncture points
(Chinese characters, Pinyin transcription, English names, and
alphanumeric codes)